Status
Your Story, Title Here.
What if ….[insert your irresistible question here]?
What Kind of Book This Is
If you’re craving a <insert genre> with a twist of [insert unique hook or focus]…
This is for you.
If you loved…
You’ll feel right at home here.
Synopsis
Once upon a time:
[Introduce who the story is about and what their ordinary world looks like.] Example: Once upon a time, [main character(s)] [situation or setting].
Every day:
[Describe their routine, desire, or way of life before everything changes.] Every day, they [habit / belief / goal].
Until one day:
[Introduce the catalyst or major turning point.]
Until one day, [inciting incident that changes everything].
Because of that:
[Show the ripple effect — how one choice or event leads to another.] Because of that, [first major consequence or emotional fallout].
Because of that:
[Deepen the stakes — what it costs them internally or externally.] Because of that, [what they lose, risk, or must confront].
Until finally:
[Reveal the climax or resolution — how they face what’s been avoided and what changes.] Until finally, [how they reckon with it, what they learn, or what’s restored/transformed].
Reading this feels like [simple, sensory or emotional comparison].
Mood
Moody / hopeful / tense / nostalgic / dreamy / funny / etc.]
Place
[e.g. a coastal town, a dystopian city, a single apartment]
Pace
page-turning / steady and simmering / unpredictable / electric
Pull
[e.g. the quiet tension, the emotional payoff, the twist you didn’t see coming, the way it gets under your skin]
Quote from the book or [Symbol or object] only [changes] through [catalyst].
Choose a line that feels like a heartbeat of the story. A reminder that sometimes [what happens / what we lose / what we face] is what [allows / frees / awakens] [growth / truth / change / what’s meant to be].
Meet the Characters
The Alchemist
Root for Name.
[He/She/They] is [role] with [unexpected trait].
The Gaudian
Follow [Name]
[He/She/They] is [role] with [unexpected trait].
Why This Book, Now
Because [what’s happening in the world / culture / within us] is asking for stories like this, stories that [what your book offers or explores].
This book meets the moment by [what it does uniquely or bravely].
One-of-a-Kind Lens
This story is told through a lens of [your unique perspective, e.g., cultural background, emotional truth, life experience, style of storytelling].
It [what it does emotionally or stylistically, e.g., softens the sharp edges / finds beauty in the brutal / refuses to look away / blends humor and heartbreak].
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
Q: What is the status of this book?
A: [Book Title] is [a work in progress / complete manuscript / currently in revisions], [~word count] words. It is a [standalone novel / part of a series / companion story].
Q: What is the genre and tone?
A: [Primary genre] with [secondary genre or structure, e.g., dual timeline, epistolary form, etc.]. The story is [character-driven / plot-driven / setting-driven] with [tone keywords, e.g., emotional, suspenseful, introspective, hopeful] stakes.
Q: What is the hook?
A: [Brief 1–2 sentence premise that captures the emotional and situational tension. Example: A family risks everything to claim a future in the wild frontier and discovers the cost of survival.]
Q: Who is the intended audience?
A: [Age group] readers who enjoy [story elements such as dual timelines, family secrets, morally complex characters, etc.] and [desired emotional experience—e.g., stories that linger, evoke nostalgia, explore resilience, etc.].
Q: Who are your comps?
A: For readers of [Comparable Title] by [Author] and [Comparable Title] by [Author]—with a story [inspired by / reminiscent of / rooted in] [specific theme, setting, or real-world element].
Q: Are rights available?
A: [Yes / No / Partial rights available] — [list details such as film, audio, or foreign rights if relevant].
Q: Do you have a synopsis or sample chapters?
A: [Yes / No] — [state how to access them, e.g., “Available upon request” or “Please contact me directly for more information.”]
Q: Has the manuscript been edited?
A: [Yes / No] — [optional detail, e.g., “It has been through developmental edits and beta reads” or “Editing will begin after representation.”]
Q: Is there potential for a series?
A: [Yes / No] — [brief explanation, e.g., “This is a standalone story but could expand into a series exploring adjacent characters or timelines.”]
Q: Do you include content notes?
A: [Yes / No] — [optional detail, e.g., “Contains mature themes” or “No content warnings necessary.”]
Q: How soon are materials available?
A: [Full manuscript / Sample chapters / Proposal] [are available immediately / will be available by DATE].
Q: Is [Book Title] your final title?
A: [Yes / No / It’s my current working title] — [optional note, e.g., “I’m open to feedback if a publisher or agent feels another title would resonate more.”]
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